Next on RPL: From Capitol Hill to the Cosmos: Protecting the Future of Space Science

The next episode of our 60-minute Red Planet Live podcast has been recorded and posted for broadcast TODAY (Tuesday, January 20th at 5:00 pm PST). In this wide-ranging conversation, host Ashton Zeth sits down with Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society, to explore why the search for life should be the guiding principle of U.S. space policy. The discussion dives into how space advocacy actually works in Washington, the political realities shaping NASA leadership and confirmation dynamics, and… READ MORE >

Joint Statement on the Re-Nomination of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman

The Mars Society is proud to be a key partner in a new coalition of leading space advocacy organizations working to protect NASA’s science programs and budget. Our latest joint statement expresses strong support for the nomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator. This statement has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Robert Zubrin, President of the Mars Society, and James Burk, Executive Director. We are enthusiastic about this partnership with The Planetary Society, National Space Society, and other organizations,… READ MORE >

Red Planet Live Episode #5 with Dr. Jim Bell on Sept. 30th

Please join us Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET for another amazing episode of Red Planet Live!!! In this episode, RPL host Ron Craig will be speaking with Dr. Jim Bell, Professor of Astronomy & Planetary Science at Arizona State University’s School of Earth & Space Exploration, and past President & Board member of The Planetary Society. Dr. Bell will be discussing a number of incredible Mars-related topics that he is involved in… past, present… READ MORE >